Jim Thompson
Nothing More Than Murder
Joe Wilmot, a prosperous cinema owner in a small town, is trapped in a life filled with a resentful wife and a housemaid with romantic intentions. Amid his wifes increasing demands for freedom and a formidable rival threatening his livelihood, Joe is driven to consider the unthinkable - murder. This riveting tale from acclaimed crime writer Jim Thompson (known for The Killer Inside Me, The Getaway, The Grifters) paints a raw image of a man on the brink of desperation. (Summary by Ben Tucker)
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